$379,999

245 Messina Place

Howey In The Hills, FL 34737

Active
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,910
Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
2020
Built
$199/sqft360° tour
🏠Single Family Residence

Property type

🏗️2020

Year built

📐9,000 sqft

Lot size

📊$199

Price / sq ft

🏘️$60/mo

HOA dues

📅255

Days on market

🚗2

Garage spaces

🌊X

Flood zone

About this home

MODERN LUXURY 4 BED/2 BATH CUSTOM HOME in coveted HOWEY IN THE HILLS! Bright, Spacious & Open - designed to accommodate family or single life with the best in functionality and comfort. Kitchen, Dining, and Family Rooms plus a covered Lanai – the perfect INDOOR/OUTDOOR setting for EVERYDAY LIVING comfort, convenience, and special gatherings. FLOORPLAN (Front to Back): Right of Entry – Garage, Bedroom, Laundry Room, and Primary/EnSuite; Center Back - Family Room. Left of Entry – 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Hall Closet, Kitchen, Dining, Outdoor Lanai. SPECIAL FEATURES: RHEEM Whole House Water Softener, Large Entryway, High Ceilings, Upgraded Wood-Grain Vinyl Flooring (main areas), and plush Carpeting (Bedrooms). SPACES: Great KITCHEN...A chefs dream with tons of Cabinetry and a Large Island/Bar all with Quartz Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, instantly-hot Tankless Water Heater for Island Sink, and a Pantry Closet; The Kitchen opens into a Dining area that seats 4 to 6, with a Sliding Door opening up to an outdoor covered LANAI, and a large FULLY FENCED Back Yard - ideal for BBQ's and summer fun! The DINING also opens up to the central LIVING ROOM – all together, these combined spaces are truly the ‘heart of the home, providing warmth and connectivity. The Primary Bedroom & En-Suite are tucked away in the back of the home, offering complete privacy. A MASSIVE Walk-in Closet, Dual Sinks with elongated Vanity / Cabinets, and an OVERSIZED Shower will feel like your personal pampered spa retreat! Two SPACIOUS Bedrooms with tons of NATURAL LIGHT share a Full-size bathroom in between both rooms, with easy access to a 4th Bedroom/Office or Den as well. ADDITIONAL PERKS: Inside Laundry Room; Plus, a 2-Car Garage. COMMUNITY: Howey-in-the-Hills is a Chain-of-Lakes community located between Clermont and Mount Dora. Nearby you can enjoy the nature preserve, park, playground, and fishing pier and launch your boat at the Little Lake Harris boat ramp. Just minutes from the Turnpike, easily commute to Orlando, Airport, Disney World &Universal - all within 40 minutes. This property package provides all the conveniences and perfect blend of MODERN and PRIVATE LUXURY. Call today to schedule your private tour!

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$1,921
Property taxes$527
Home insurance (est.)$174
HOA dues$60

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history255 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Feb 9, 2026
  2. Listed$390,000
    Aug 14, 2025
  3. Price reduced$379,999

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Days on market
255
Subdivision
Venezia South
County
Lake
Year built
2020
Living area
1,910 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$199
Building area
2,460 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
9,000 sq ft
Lot category
0 to less than 1/4
Flood zone
X
Garage
2 spaces
Annual taxes
$6,320 (2024)
Parcel #
35-20-25-0200-000-03600
MLS #
G5100240

Interior Details

Bedrooms
4
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener
Interior features
Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
Southeast

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Parking features
Driveway

HOA & Financial

HOA fee
$179 / Quarterly
Monthly HOA
$60/mo
Total monthly fees
$60/mo
Total annual fees
$716
HOA name
Community Management Professionals
CDD
No
Homestead exemption
Yes
Min lease term
8-12 Months
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Ownership
Fee Simple
Available for lease
Yes
Lease restrictions
Yes
Additional lease restrictions
Buyer/Buyer's Agent is to verify all restrictions with HOA; Short Term Rentals may not be allowed.
Approval process
Buyer/Buyer's Agent is to verify all restrictions with HOA

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Lighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
Construction materials
Block
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Road surface
Paved

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
Yes

Schools

ElementaryBAstatula ElemGreatSchools ↗
MiddleTavares MiddleGreatSchools ↗
High SchoolTavares HighGreatSchools ↗

Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Living RoomFirst13x18
KitchenFirst12x14
Primary BedroomFirst13x15
Bedroom 2First10x10
Bedroom 3First10x12
Bedroom 4First10x11

Listing Details

Listing date
2025-08-14
On market date
2025-08-14
Original list price
$390,000
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
34737 - Howey In The Hills
Listing AOR
Lake and Sumter
Status changed
2026-02-09
Tax legal description
VENEZIA SOUTH PB 65 PG 92-97 LOT 36 ORB 5880 PG 1711

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone X

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

From County Road 448A, turn left onto FL-19 S and drive to Messina Place; Home on Right

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